At Lainey's place that night, CB gets his tie back, but loses something else in the process.
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Some more sweet fluff before the possible dumpster fire of an episode tonight. I also unleash some headcanons in this chapter. Enjoy!
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Later that evening at 8 o'clock sharp, CB ascended the flight of stairs to Lainey's apartment, a nervous knot tightening in his stomach. He'd been so anxious all day after she'd stolen his tie and set his mind reeling with her final words. Even the numerous juggling sessions he'd performed throughout the day did nothing to properly quell his nerves. This was the night he'd been waiting for all his life, and he was about to share it with the most amazing woman in the world. His Lewis, his beautiful Lainey.
Reaching her door, CB clutched the glass vase holding the two dozen carnations he'd sent her that week in his right hand. He didn't want them to go to waste and figured it would be a sweet gesture to place them altogether in a vase. Something Lainey could keep in her apartment to remind her of his unwavering love.
Come on in. 💜
CB read the yellow post-it note that was attached to Lainey's apartment door. Taking a deep breath in an attempt to gather up his courage, he braced himself before opening the door.
"Hey, there, Mr. Brown," the seductive voice greeted him as he crossed the threshold and closed the door.
CB's mouth instantly ran dry when he beheld the sight before him. The vase fell forgotten to the carpeted floor, scattering the carnations around it.
Lainey was crouched on her knees on top of the loveseat, facing him, wearing nothing but his Valentine's Day tie. Just as she'd promised.
"See something you like, Mr. Brown?" Lainey asked demurely and ran her hand down the length of the tie, but all he could focus on were the soft curves of her body. She had to be the sexiest creature he'd ever seen.
Utterly speechless, CB nodded furiously, his mouth almost panting. He could feel other parts of his body responding to her beyond his control.
"Well, then, dummy, get your ass over here already!" She held out both of her arms to him impatiently. "I told you not to keep me waiting."
"Sorry… yes… okay," CB stammered out and forced his legs to move closer to her.
Lainey rose up on her knees and removed his jacket and sweater, tossing them to the floor. CB sucked in a breath as she began running her hands underneath his white undershirt. Oh, hell, her hands felt so good on him.
Suddenly, Lainey stood up and pushed him down on the loveseat. Holding onto one of his shoulders, she placed a knee on either side of his waist and sank down into his lap. CB watched her with a look of awe, spellbound by the way she was staring at him with a certain fire in her eyes. She shifted in his lap, and he nearly fainted when her nipples brushed against his chest. Not to mention the fact that other parts of their bodies were now dangerously close.
Lainey giggled and leaned forward, pressing her lips desirously to his. Before long, they were making out, their lips and tongues caressing each other as if their very existence depended on it, her hands fisted in his brown curls.
"You can… touch me… if you want," she whispered into his left ear, taking a brief break from his kiss.
Oh, stars, did CB want to, but this was all new to him. He didn't know if he could even do it right. What if he did it wrong or worse, hurt her? He would never be able to forgive himself.
"Lainey… I… have you ever done this before?" CB blurted out, her lips now attending to his neck. Damn, that felt so... his eyes rolled to the back of his head.
"What?" She paused her assault on his neck to look him in the eyes. "Oh, you mean, sex?"
"Well... yeah."
"Of course, why?"
"I'm… uh…" He tried to muster up enough courage to tell her, but he just couldn't force the words out. "I'm a…"
"Virgin?" Lainey cocked an eyebrow at him.
"Yeah, that." His cheeks as well as his ears flushed bright crimson, and he looked away, embarrassed.
"It's okay." She turned his head back to face her. "Look, there's no pressure. If you don't want to tonight… we can wait."
"No, it's not that," CB paused and took both of her hands into his. "It's just I've been waiting for someone special… someone I was in love with."
"Oh?" Lainey glanced down at his hands holding hers. Her expression fell. "I see."
"And I finally found her."
Her head shot straight up, the tears already pooling in her blue eyes.
"I love you, Lainey Lewis," he said, peering at her with his signature doe-eyed stare.
"Oh, Charlie Brown," Lainey breathed, squeezing his hands. "I love you too."
A wide smile formed on CB's lips. He let go of her hands and wrapped his arms around her, his lips finding hers once more. His nervousness readily slipped away.
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Thank you for reading! Please let me know what you thought. ~ Dazzy xxoo